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Recent Examples of gaslight
Davis captures the exterior scenes (shot on Inishmore, in the Aran Islands) in somber natural light, with candles and gaslight for the interiors, as befits an area where electricity would not have arrived until the 1970s.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022
So Dickens says, on this day when the sun seems to have died, and the haggard glow of gaslight can barely brighten the mist.
—Michael Gorra, The New York Review of Books, 6 Apr. 2022
In discussing these books, Wolff explores the profound impact of gaslight and the development of projection technologies on opera.
—Larry Wolff, The New York Review of Books, 22 July 2021
The series includes Sloan’s famous etching of a woman kneeling in her nightgown while turning down a gaslight before joining her lover amid the rumpled sheets of their bed.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2021
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022
So Dickens says, on this day when the sun seems to have died, and the haggard glow of gaslight can barely brighten the mist.
—Michael Gorra, The New York Review of Books, 6 Apr. 2022
In discussing these books, Wolff explores the profound impact of gaslight and the development of projection technologies on opera.
—Larry Wolff, The New York Review of Books, 22 July 2021
The series includes Sloan’s famous etching of a woman kneeling in her nightgown while turning down a gaslight before joining her lover amid the rumpled sheets of their bed.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaslight
Noun
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Nests in dryer vents and chimneys, or near electrical equipment or outdoor lighting, increase the risk of fire. Noise.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hibiscus, lantern flowers, fruit and birds also made appearances among new designs.—
Devorah Lauter,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Traditional lanterns hang overhead while a Koi fish fountain sprays water into a pond, designed to reflect nature’s innate balance and harmony.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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Big civic tree-planting campaigns, like one in 1915 in the business district, stuck palms along sidewalks between streetlights.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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But a few years ago, the city spent more than $22 million in transit tax dollars on the installation of new streetlights.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
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The best-selling candles, which can burn for up to 150 hours, according to the brand, are all down to $15 today.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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By that logic, try lighting a candle after spritzing the mist to layer home scents.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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Savvy + Co Real Estate Specs: 3 beds, 2.5 baths and 3,001 square feet Notable features: front porch, hardwood floors, gold chandelier, granite countertops, brick fireplace, walk-in closet and patio.—
Alexis Clinton,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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The biggest room is a theater with countless rows of plush red seats, a large balcony, stained glass windows, and a chandelier the size of a jumbotron.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
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The black-and-white spiraled lighthouse is the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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Spot the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse Built in 1962 and officially called the Charleston Light, the black-and-white lighthouse that rises above the beach has become synonymous with the island—with most locals referring to it as the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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The button is customizable in the settings app, allowing users to use features like the camera or flashlight.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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At its core, the piece is rather simple: an unadorned gallery is left in darkness, and visitors are given small blue flashlights to navigate the space.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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The kitchen included a soft blue accent wall, as well as a chandelier and candelabras which included multi-colored beads to add a bit of sparkle to the room.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Jeremiah Barr’s scenic design and Meghan Norine McGrath’s props design include a few nods to the Disney version, such as a teapot, teacup and candelabra.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Gaslight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaslight. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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